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The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Factbox-Which UK government lockdown parties are police investigating?

Police are investigating a series of gatherings at the heart of the British state during COVID lockdowns.

Reuters

Austria lifts ‘lockdown of the unvaccinated’ as Europe slowly opens up

European countries begin to ease curbs with hospital admissions not rising in line with record Covid cases

The Guardian - UK

Covid Ireland update sees over 26,000 new cases as Department of Health make major change

Todays total number includes Covid results from Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Dublin Live

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How some parents avoid catching Covid when their children have it

Covid cases are particularly high in children, with cases rising amongst 10-19-year-olds, which, experts say is likely due to pupils returning to school after the Christmas holidays.

Daily Record

Top Boy new series announced with huge billboard in central London

The latest season of Top Boy was delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, and fans have been patiently waiting three years for the next installment of the hit drama, starring Ashley Walters, Kano and Jasmine Jobson

Daily Mirror

Sue Gray finds ‘failures of leadership and judgment’ in report on Downing Street parties

‘Serious failure’ in government to observe the standards expected of the British people

The Independent UK

Sue Gray report blasts 'failures of leadership and judgement' in Downing Street

The civil servant savaged Downing Street parties that 'should not have been allowed' and revealed police are investigating 12 out of 16 - including a gathering in the No10 flat. But her 'update' was shorn of the most damaging claims - and No10 refused to promise a second report later…

Daily Mirror

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'COVID-419': how cybercriminals in Nigeria exploited schemes to help people in need

The COVID-19 pandemic, with its lockdown and social isolation, has added to the vulnerability of many Nigerians in several ways. Aside from health risks and disruption to livelihoods, the move from physical to virtual relationships heightened the exposure of people to cybercriminals.

The Conversation

List of construction firms that have collapsed into administration since 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic, supply and staffing issues has put huge pressure on the construction industry

Birmingham Post

Covid outbreaks leave hundreds of care homes in England closed to relatives

Government yet to publish updated guidance on visiting, isolating and testing despite its pledge of full reopening on Monday

The Guardian - UK

Covid backlash sees New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern slump in polls

Kiwi PM has been successful in protecting her country from worst ravages of Covid but faces growing resentment to strict pandemic policies

The Independent UK

Scots pensioner Edna Clayton appears on Good Morning Britain for 101st birthday celebration

Edna Clayton spent her 100th birthday alone in lockdown and didn't get a letter from the Queen because of covid restrictions but was delighted with her special 101st treat from Ben Shepherd and the rest of the GMB team.

Daily Record

UK Covid patient zero was first confirmed at a hospital two years ago today

January 31 marks exactly two years since the UK's first confirmed case of Covid-19, which was a mother and son who had been staying in York at the time

Daily Mirror

London schools still in ‘eye of the storm’ due to pandemic disruptions

London schools are still in the “eye of the storm” as they struggle to cope with huge disruption caused by the pandemic, school leaders said on Monday.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Turnstile review – raucous return of the hardcore punk live show

The Baltimore band hit the stage with the ferocity of uncaged wild animals as Covid restrictions are finally lifted

Reuters

Johnson vows changes after lockdown parties report condemns UK leadership failures

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced renewed calls to resign on Monday after a report found that alcohol-fuelled events at his offices and residence when COVID-19 lockdown rules were in force should never have taken place.

The Independent UK

What rules were the public being told to follow when No 10 aide organised lockdown gathering?

Only two people allowed to meet outside while socially distanced under Covid rules in May 2020

The Independent UK

Joe Rogan pledges to ‘balance’ podcast after Covid misinformation controversy

The Spotify podcaster released a statement on Instagram saying he would ‘try harder’ to balance out the opinions expressed on his show.

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The Independent UK

How has Boris Johnson responded to claims of Covid rule-busting parties?

The PM is in hot water again - but it is not the first time he’s faced criticism over alleged rule-breaking events during the pandemic

The Independent UK

Timeline of alleged gatherings across government during Covid restrictions

Boris Johnson’s future in the balance as Met Police investigates No 10 parties during lockdown in wake of heavily-redacted Sue Gray report

The Independent UK

Everything we know about Boris Johnson’s alleged Downing Street lockdown parties

Outrage over PM’s conduct refuses to go away after Sue Gray files heavily-redacted report on rule-breaking bashes with Met Police investigation ongoing

Evening Standard

Joe Marchant still hopeful over England role against Scotland in Six Nations opener after positive Covid test

Joe Marchant has not given up hope of playing for England in their Six Nations opener against Scotland despite testing positive for Covid-19.

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson apologises in wake of Sue Gray report as Met police given 300 photos linked to No 10 parties – as it happened

Latest updates: report into parties in Downing Street is published after being sent to No 10 earlier on Monday

Evening Standard

Ryanair goes green and kicks off airline price war

Ryanair profits to hit £1 billion next year

The Independent UK

BA.2 variant: Everything we know about the new ‘stealth Omicron’ Covid strain

It’s harder to detect than original Omicron and may be even faster at spreading but, say scientists, is probably no more dangerous

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